Blog Posts | College Application Advice

Thinking about Pre-Law?

Many students interested in law want to know about pre-law programs in college. Pre-law is not a major, nor will it prepare you for the bar exam (which is required to practice law). It’s an advising program designed to help you prepare for law school. Pre-law advising will help you explore legal professions, and provide […]

Spotlight On… Eco Schools

Environmental conservation and awareness touches nearly every aspect of our lives, and can be tied into almost any field of study. Environmental science and ecology programs are popping up at colleges and universities across the country; schools are also making efforts to convert their campuses to “green” energy sources, and for new construction to be […]

Want to be Pre-Med?

There’s good news for those of you out there who are thinking about pre-med: quality health care is a necessity, and there is always a need for talented and socially conscious health professionals. A career as a physician is a good option for students who have a strong desire to help and to heal, and […]

Recommendation Letter Advice for Rising Juniors

Junior year of high school can be a pivotal year in the college application process. You’ll probably take the SAT or ACT for the first time, begin searching for colleges, and go on your first college visits. In addition to these college application milestones, junior year is also an ideal time to identify which teachers […]

Tips for Choosing a Personal Statement Topic

Whether you apply to college using the Common Application, Universal College Application, or individual institutional applications, you will most likely need to write a 400-650 word college essay or personal statement. The prompts for these essays are intentionally broad and open-ended to make it easier for you to find a topic that is personally meaningful. […]

Regular Decision Follow-Up

If you submitted any Regular Decision applications, congratulations! You can breathe a little easier now that you’re done with your essays and applications. However, before settling in to wait for your admissions decisions in the spring, you’ll want to be sure you follow-up and confirm that your application is complete and that everything is in […]

The Overflowing Mail(in)box

Some colleges are sending mail to prospective applicants as early as freshman and sophomore year of high school. So…what to do when your inbox and mailbox start to overflow? You may be flattered that colleges are targeting you by sending posters, view books, e-mails, and letters. But it’s important to remember that these […]

Setting Yourself Up For Leadership in High School

If you’re a freshman or sophomore in high school, it’s important to think ahead to what your extracurricular involvements might be like by senior year. Colleges like to see that you’ve been consistently involved in extracurricular activities, and that you can demonstrate progressive leadership experience. This doesn’t mean that you have to be President or […]